Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Congress Leader and Relative in Kannauj

Fatal Incident on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

In a heartbreaking incident in Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, a road accident resulted in the deaths of a Congress leader and his sister-in-law. The accident occurred when a speeding Innova car lost control and collided with a pole on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway. Among the deceased was Praveen Kushwaha, a former Congress candidate from Bihar, along with one other individual. Additionally, two others sustained injuries in the crash. Preliminary reports suggest that the driver may have dozed off, leading to the tragic event.

Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences regarding the death of the Congress leader. He took to social media platform ‘X’ to share his grief, stating, “The news of the untimely demise of Praveen Singh Kushwaha, the district Congress president of Bhagalpur and a senior Congress leader, is extremely saddening. His dedication to the organization and commitment to public service will always be remembered. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, friends, and supporters. I stand with them in this time of sorrow.”

Updates on the situation are ongoing.